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VO52 FVR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,559 mi
Last recorded65,559 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 FVR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,559 miles

INSP light on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front reg plate damaged

noise coming from engine

Fail 11 Dec 2020 65,559 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

noise coming from engine

INSP light on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front reg plate damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2019 64,650 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 64,450 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,605 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,509 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 60,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,226 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2016 58,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2015 55,401 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,122 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,532 miles

Both rear tyres perrished and worn on edges

Fail 9 Dec 2013 48,532 miles

Both rear tyres perrished and worn on edges

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 33,875 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,864 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 28,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,875 miles

Park brake travel could be better

Pass 12 Dec 2007 17,316 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 17,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,426 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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VO52 FVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO52 FVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO52 FVR registered?

VO52 FVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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